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especial adjective [ ɪˈspɛʃ(ə)l ]

• better or greater than usual; special.
• "these traditions are of especial interest to feminists"
Similar: exceptional, particular, special, extra special, extraordinary, outstanding, superior, unusual, marked, singular, signal, out of the ordinary, uncommon, rare, unwonted, notable, noteworthy, surprising, remarkable, striking, unique,
Opposite: standard,
• for or belonging chiefly to one person or thing.
• "her outburst was for my especial benefit"
Similar: distinctive, individual, special, particular, distinct, peculiar, personal, own, unique, singular, exclusive, specific, private,
Opposite: common, general,
Origin: late Middle English: via Old French from Latin specialis ‘special’, from species (see species).


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